Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Quebec
This open opportunity appears to be a qualification process for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, sponsored by the Department of National Defence through Public Works and Government Services Canada. It is intended for Canadian suppliers involved in relevant drone-related products or services, but the notice does not establish that any particular business qualifies. Key details: - **Opportunity:** W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace – RFSA, Round 2-D - **Buyer:** Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Defence Investment Agency and Department of National Defence - **Closing deadline:** **November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time** - **Important deadline instruction:** The notice says to disregard different response deadlines shown in Ariba Discovery or Canada Buys. Submissions and supporting documents received after the stated deadline may be considered in a later qualification round. - **Industry engagement event:** October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Registration is mandatory and must be requested by emailing **[email protected]**. - Six identical events are planned, with capacity limited to 100 bids per event. Suppliers should submit under only one event. - **Location listed:** Canada / Gatineau, Quebec. A business potentially matching this opportunity should review the complete RFSA requirements, determine which event to attend, request registration, and prepare all required qualification documents before the deadline. The official tender notice and any associated documents should be checked carefully for eligibility, technical requirements, submission instructions, security or contracting conditions, and the authoritative closing time before taking action or submitting a bid.
